Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly made an £8m bid Sheffield United defender Jack O'Connell.

According to the Mail Online , Seagulls boss Chris Hughton wants to add another centre-back to his squad before Thursday’s deadline.

The report also states that Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder does not want to lose O’Connell, with young prodigy David Brooks already leaving the club this summer for Premier League side Bournemouth.

The Mail are also reporting that Brighton have offered £3m for Wigan Athletic defender Dan Burn.

Brighton have already signed 10 players this summer, including goalkeeper David Button from Fulham and Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh for a club-record fee.